The life table is a type of research tool that is frequently used in many studies involving
population and community ecology. They are the basis for many comprehensive studies in …

Conservation biological control (CBC) combines a diverse set of actions aiming to enhance
pest regulation by the provision of pest natural enemies' preservation in the crop …

Egg and nymphal development were studied under constant temperatures for the newly
introduced pest species, Halyomorpha halys (Stål)(Hemiptera: Pentatomidae). Development …

Climate warming is predicted to cause large-scale extinctions, particularly of ectothermic
species. A striking difference between tropical and temperate ectotherms is that tropical …

This research investigated the effects of neem oil on mortality, survival and malformations of
the non-target stink bug predator, Podisus nigrispinus. Neurotoxic and growth inhibitor …

The pattern of age-specific fecundity is a key component of the life history of organisms and
shapes their ecology and evolution. In numerous animals, including humans, reproductive …

Podisus nigrispinus feeds primarily on insect larvae. It has been reared and released in
Brazil to control lepidopterous larvae, particularly defoliators of Eucalyptus trees, but …

The diamondback moth (DBM), Plutella xylostella (L.) is considered as the most destructive
pest of Brassicaceae crops world-wide. Its migratory capacities and development of …

The effects of diet on development of Podisus nigrispinus (Dallas)(Het., Pentatomidae) were
studied at 25° C, relative humidity of 60±10%, and photoperiod of 14 h light: 10 h dark …

The cowpea weevil, Callosobruchus maculatus (F.), is an important insect of stored grains
with a worldwide distribution. The effect of six chickpea cultivars namely Adel, Azad, Azkan …